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2025-05-15 22:45:39 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: EA55B82874BF100CB1EFF3083CF9B6B09DC655FBCE87C9838FADACDDD4694DA4
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Starlink isn't allowed to operate in South Africa, but not because Musk is not black. It's because they do not comply with local laws. Additionally, Starlink has not applied to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for a license. https://www.reuters.com/world/south-africa-rejects-musk-claim-starlink-cant-operate-there-because-hes-not-2025-03-07/ https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-28-snuffed-out-starlinks-south-african-customers-out-in-the-cold-as-musks-company-terminates-unapproved-service/ https://www.itweb.co.za/article/itweb-tv-why-starlink-isnt-available-in-sa-yet/rW1xLv5nYjP7Rk6m
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